Engineering Technician

Swift Engineering; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing sector is seeking an Engineering Technician to work closely with engineers and manufacturing teams. The role involves developing assembly processes, handling composite materials, and ensuring quality standards. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and an Associate's degree in engineering. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance - 100% covered for Employees

Vision Insurance - 100% covered for Employees

Dental Insurance - 100% covered for Employees

Life Insurance - 100% covered by Swift

401k with company match

16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave

Qualifications

• Requires at least 5 years of experience in an aviation related technician field.
• Knowledge and experience using various hand tools associated with assembly work.
• Knowledge and experience handling composite materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and recommend assembly processes for prototype programs.
• Assist in tool design and manufacturing aids.
• Support quality standards and management systems.

Skills

Teamwork

Mechanical Aptitude

Attention to Detail

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Precision Measuring Devices

Aerospace Fastener Installation Tools

Job description

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Swift Engineering Inc www.swiftengineering.com is uniquely positioned in the marketplace to provide both Product Development and Manufacturing products and services, specializing in advanced composites, unmanned systems, robotics and associated technologies.

Description: Engineering Technician(s) will be working closely with engineer(s), program manager(s), manufacturing (mfg) engineering manager, and other mfg. team members to manufacture and assemble composite/metallic products and vehicles for Swift.

Pay Range: $71,000 to $93,000 Annually

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (hourly)

Reports to: Manufacturing Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, refine, and recommend lamination, drilling/finishing, and assembly processes for prototype or LRIP programs
• Prove/verify new processes or procedures and provide feedback to management to improve process
• Assist Operations personnel in clarification of technical or ambiguous requirements
• Assist in tool design / MFG aids
• Assist or perform in critical process including, but not limited to:
• Composite/composite or composite/metal or metal/metal bond/liquid shim operations
• Laminate complex components using different composite materials
• Trim and drill components for assembly
• Installation and in-process quality control of aerospace fasteners
• Composite/metallic repair
• Assemble sub-assemblies and integrate onto main assembly
• Assist in operation of sensitive equipment including, but not limited to:
• Application of strain gages
• Hydraulic proof loading and/or test to failure rigs
• Autoclave operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Assist in shop floor supervision and resource scheduling
• Under standard supervision, applying trained procedures and collaborative solutions to meet work requirements. Priorities are determined by management.
• Support and comply with all quality standards and management systems (Swift Internal, NADCAP & AS9100)
• Elevate issues to management
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area (e.g. general shop floor, clean room, trimming area)
• Comply with all Company policies, procedures and regulations

Swift Engineering Inc www.swiftengineering.com is uniquely positioned in the marketplace to provide both Product Development and Manufacturing products and services, specializing in advanced composites, unmanned systems, robotics and associated technologies.

Description: Engineering Technician(s) will be working closely with engineer(s), program manager(s), manufacturing (mfg) engineering manager, and other mfg. team members to manufacture and assemble composite/metallic products and vehicles for Swift.

Pay Range: $71,000 to $93,000 Annually

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (hourly)

Reports to: Manufacturing Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, refine, and recommend lamination, drilling/finishing, and assembly processes for prototype or LRIP programs
• Prove/verify new processes or procedures and provide feedback to management to improve process
• Assist Operations personnel in clarification of technical or ambiguous requirements
• Assist in tool design / MFG aids
• Assist or perform in critical process including, but not limited to:
• Composite/composite or composite/metal or metal/metal bond/liquid shim operations
• Laminate complex components using different composite materials
• Trim and drill components for assembly
• Installation and in-process quality control of aerospace fasteners
• Composite/metallic repair
• Assemble sub-assemblies and integrate onto main assembly

• Assist in operation of sensitive equipment including, but not limited to:
• Application of strain gages
• Hydraulic proof loading and/or test to failure rigs
• Environmental test chambers
• Autoclave operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting

• Assist in shop floor supervision and resource scheduling
• Under standard supervision, applying trained procedures and collaborative solutions to meet work requirements. Priorities are determined by management.
• Support and comply with all quality standards and management systems (Swift Internal, NADCAP & AS9100)
• Elevate issues to management
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area (e.g. general shop floor, clean room, trimming area)
• Comply with all Company policies, procedures and regulations

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Requires at least 5 years of experience in an aviation related technician field
• Requires an Associate's degree in engineering or related experience. If no Associates degree has been earned candidate must have at least 7 years of experience.
• Knowledge and experience using various hand tools associated with assembly work
• Drilling/trimming Techniques - both free-hand and with drilling/routing fixture
• Measuring - use of precision measuring devices such as calipers, gages, indicators, micrometers, etc.
• Aerospace fastener/cleco specialty installation equipment and QC tools

• Knowledge and experience handling composite materials (core, pre-impregnated composite, wet-lay, etc...)
• Knowledge and experience preparing lamination molds/tools using chemicals and hand tools such as sealer, release, scriber, etc
• Knowledge and experience working with aerospace adhesives and resins, which includes but not limited to bond prepping, adhesive/resin mixing, adhesive application, dry fitting, liquid-shimming, wet-bonding with fasteners and/or cleco's
• Knowledge and experience doing body work on irregular surfaces, including using filler materials, scuff sanding, applying primer and touch up paint as required.
• Knowledge and experience repairing metallic or composite aerostructures
• Knowledge and experience in reading and interpreting work instructions, specifications sketches, job travelers, planning documents and engineering drawings.
• Teamwork: Work with other people in cooperation and as a good team member.

Candidates must be US Person for compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).

Required Skills:

• Must be meticulous to ensure quality of work across all products manufactured at Swift
• Must have strong mechanical aptitude in mechanical assemblies. Industries such as marine, automotive, motorsport, aviation, aerospace and energy are relevant fields of experience
• Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner
• Take responsibility for workmanship and productivity
• Expertise in operating pneumatic tools for trimming, drilling and bonding of hardware, and technical devices for measurement
• Must be capable of satisfactorily completing all the essential functions as determined by supervisor

Preferred Skills:

• Assist in training and proficient in operation of metrology;
• Operate Laser Tracker
• Operate FARO Arms
• CMM

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Equipment Operated: Vacuum pumps, heat sources, special hand tools, ladders, stands, mechanical stands, hi-reach lifts.

Work Location: Open shop environment, occasionally in warehouse.

Protective Equipment Required: Goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, aprons, gloves, safety harnesses, respirators, breathing equipment.

Potential Hazards: Exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, airborne substances, materials identified on Material Safety Data Sheets, working on unprotected heights or around moving machinery.

Periodic weekend or evening work is expected.

Benefits

• 9/80 Schedule
• Health Insurance - 100% covered for Employees
• Vision Insurance - 100% covered for Employees
• Dental Insurance - 100% covered for Employees
• Life Insurance - 100% covered by Swift, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• 401k with company match
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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